Cuddling

Some men might also shy away from cuddling because of its intimate, personal nature if they are worried about appearing vulnerable.

Why you should cuddle

If you can let yourself relax enough emotionally and physically, you might actually enjoy some of the benefits of cuddling. Oxytocin is released in your brain, just like it is in the female brain, along with a host of other feel-good hormones that will leave you feeling happy and less stressed. A 2006 study by the Berman Center for Women's Health in Chicago showed that couples who regularly indulge in spontaneous, non-sexual physical affection are more satisfied with their relationships. Even if you don’t get the appeal of cuddling, you should be able to see the connection between it and a happy girlfriend. When your girlfriend is happy, your relationship is going to be much smoother sailing.

Cuddling moves

For those new to the world of cuddling, you might need some tips to get you going. If you find yourself at a loss for what to do when you’re curled up in an embrace with your girlfriend, try one of these standard cuddling moves:

Stroke her hair

Kiss her forehead

Touch her face

Gently run your hands up and down her arms

Intertwine your fingers with hers

Rub her back gently

Make eye contact

get your cuddle on

Remember, cuddling doesn’t have to be relegated to a post-sex-only activity. In fact, she’ll probably enjoy it more if you spontaneously start a cuddle session in the middle of the day. Also, don’t forget that the point of cuddling is not to morph into foreplay on the way to sex. Cuddle for cuddling’s sake and the next time you do have sex, you’ll reap the rewards of making your girlfriend feel happy, connected and close to you.